New Factsheet on Land Clearing Prevention in Crete, Greece
This publication examines the environmental challenges confronting Crete due to development, tourism, energy projects, and illegal quarrying, with a specific focus on land clearing.
The case study details how this practice impacts public and private lands, noting issues such as:
* Disputes over forest designation.
* Unauthorized alteration of coastlines and illegal road construction.
* Conversion of forests to farmland, frequently observed with inadequate regulatory compliance and environmental remediation.
The factsheet provides an analysis of these complex factors to support enhanced enforcement and compliance efforts in the region.
